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Description
In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, a municipal employee on bear patrol was seriously injured by a bear that suddenly emerged from brush on the morning of November 1. The city has installed three box traps near the scene but has not captured the animal, which remains at large, and searches and warnings are ongoing. Authorities note the bear may be the same individual that damaged the entrance door of Akayu Elementary School on October 29, prompting continued local alerts.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 06:45 AM
Address
Nagaoka, Nanyo City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.038156, 140.162204
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